Every so often, a new technology completely changes the medical practice. It's impossible to imagine an internist without a stethoscope, or an orthopedist without an X-ray machine. In 1971, two ...

A new proof-of-concept study by UK researchers, currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server, describes the development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay that can be used when lower ...

There are many instances within the life sciences where detection and quantification of antigens or antibodies within a sample in a timely and cost-effective manner is important. From identifying ...

The cyclooxygenase (COX) reaction can be monitored by measurement of oxygen consumption, peroxidase co-substrate oxidation or prostaglandin (PG) detection. This protocol describes a procedure ...

Scientists say they have developed a new computational method to reduce variability in common research biomarker tests. They see their techniques as a promising step in improving the ability of ...

A major concern of food processors is the inadvertent cross-contact of food products, with allergenic residues, such as eggs. Scientists in Nebraska may have the answer. Chicken eggs are used ...

Randox Toxicology has developed two new ELISA tests for the forensic detection of designer drugs known as “Bath Salts.” The 96 well ELISA’s are currently the only immunoassay tests available for the ...

The Telangana government cautions hospitals against using rapid dengue tests during the monsoon season, favoring the ELISA method for its higher reliability. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha ...